Futurismo | An Automotive News Podcast

Sherif Marakby, executive vice president of Magna International, explains how the global supplier is building flexibility into its EV plans, talks about a new joint venture with LG and describes the company’s electric truck concept showcased at CES.

Scott Kirchner, president of Panasonic Automotive Systems, discusses the supplier’s CES innovations, such as a new head-up display, as well as the role that AI and augmented reality play in the company’s automotive strategy.

Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of the Consumer Technology Association, discusses how the organization planned a virtual CES, how the show plans to combat "Zoom fatigue," and what's ahead in auto-tech developments.

Jessica Robinson, co-founder and board chair of the Michigan Mobility Institute, outlines the skills workers need in a new mobility economy and examines COVID-related changes in transportation trends.

Finch Fulton, U.S. deputy assistant secretary for transportation policy, and NHTSA general counsel Jonathan Morrison discuss the federal government’s recent Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on automated driving systems, other AV initiatives, and new complications facing connected cars.

Aurora CEO Chris Urmson delves into details on the engineering ‘horsepower’ provided by the groundbreaking acquisition, why he favors a trucking-first approach to autonomy and the versatility of the company’s virtual driver. Plus Pt. 2 of "Mobility at a Crossroads," featuring highlights from this month's Shift virtual event.

In Part 1 of our Mobility at a Crossroads series, Matthew Johnson-Roberson, co-founder and chief technology officer of Refraction, discusses the pandemic’s impact on delivery robotics in particular and the gig economy in general. Plus, highlights from Shift's virtual event.

Robbie Diamond, CEO and founder of think tank Securing America’s Future Energy, discusses the intersection of transportation and energy policy, the supply chain for EV batteries and the state of American innovation and competitiveness.

Gautam Narang, co-founder and CEO of self-driving truck startup Gatik, details a new partnership with Canada’s largest grocery chain and lays out the business and operational promise of concentrating on middle-ground delivery routes.

Marjory Blumenthal, senior policy researcher at RAND Corp., discusses her latest paper on automated vehicle safety, the idea of ‘roadmanship’ and how the industry can build a strong safety culture.

For Michigan’s burgeoning aerospace industry, the sky isn’t the limit. It’s the starting point. Gavin Brown, executive director of the Michigan Aerospace Manufacturers Association, details the state’s potential as a commercial space hub. Meanwhile, Adam Kall, co-founder of Kall Morris Inc., explains why his Marquette, Mich.,-based startup is laser-focused on collecting junk in space.

Jack Weast, senior principle engineer at Intel and vice president of automated vehicle standards at Mobileye, discusses driver-assist developments, including the partners' work with Geely. He also gives the lowdown on a mathematical model that provides a real-world safety framework for AVs.

Jennifer Haroon, chief operating officer at artificial-intelligence startup Nauto, discusses how driver-monitoring technology can help improve human driver habits, lower costs for fleets and anticipate and prevent collisions.

Giovanni Circella, director of the 3 Revolutions Future Mobility Program at UC Davis, discusses the institute’s studies of electrification, automation, and shared mobility, the role it plays in training mobility experts, and how the pandemic is changing the landscape.

Jennifer Dukarski, an automotive technology attorney based in Ann Arbor, Mich., discusses ways automakers can mitigate in-vehicle cyberattacks, what the automotive cybersecurity regulatory landscape looks like and how the California Consumer Privacy Act affects the automotive industry.

Nakul Duggal, senior vice president and GM of automotive at Qualcomm, discusses the rollout of 5G across the auto landscape, the latest on V2X communications and the company’s efforts in powering vehicle cockpits of the present and future.

Nancy Sun, co-founder and chief engineer at Ike, discusses her work history, why the automation technology company recently started testing on roads and the meaning behind its “long-term fast” motto.

Kay Cheng, head of policy initiatives at Spin, discusses micromobility in the age of coronavirus, the ideal infrastructure for e-scooters, how city streetscapes are changing and whether these changes are here to stay.

Hilary Cain, vice president of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, discusses the importance of an AV bill, why the lack of one is hindering development and how competitive the U.S. is in terms of mobility.

Nikolaus Lang, global leader of the Global Advantage practice at Boston Consulting Group and director of BCG's Center for Mobility Innovation, explains the role of self-driving vehicles in preventing urban mobility problems, the five city transportation types and why he advocates for robo-shuttles, not robotaxis.